Course overview
Students will develop a strong understanding of Australia’s criminal justice system, including law enforcement, crime policy, the courts, and custodial and community corrections. They will explore the motivations and consequences of criminal behavior, along with questions of social justice, ethics and law reform.
In this program students will understand legal institutions and processes, and examine fair and effective methods of crime prevention. They'll learn how to research crime-related issues and develop problem-solving skills as they choose from specialist courses in criminal profiling, cybercrime, international justice, youth justice, homicide and forensic science, and more. They'll also have the chance to complete a professional placement in their final year. For more information, visit Bachelor of Criminology and Justice at UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast.
Combined degrees: Refer to entries for: B Business/B Criminology and Justice; B Laws/B Criminology and Justice; B Behavioural Science (Psychology)/B Criminology and Justice; B Social Work/B Criminology and Justice.
Combined degrees: Refer to entries for: B Business/B Criminology and Justice; B Laws/B Criminology and Justice; B Behavioural Science (Psychology)/B Criminology and Justice; B Social Work/B Criminology and Justice.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Community corrections officer, criminal justice policy officer, criminologist, crime researcher, custodial corrections officer, police or law enforcement officer, security or intelligence analyst, youth justice officer
Entry requirements
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Student profile
Total students11
#2025Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Sunshine CoastQLDJuly 2026
- Sunshine CoastQLDMarch 2026
- Sunshine CoastQLD

